Episode 4 – Ask an Expert: Talking About It
In episode four of this six-part series, explore the importance of open and honest communication around family media and technology use.
Welcome to Episode 4 of Ask an Expert: Conversations About Digital Well-being for Families!
In this fourth episode, Dr. Stephanie Lee, Psy.D, PCIT, expert in parent-child interactions, and Tara Wright, Sesame Workshop Senior Content Manager, explore the habit of Talking About It. Communication is key in all relationships — and that includes talking openly and honestly about media and technology use.
Listen and learn about different ways to start conversations together as a family and explore questions such as:
- What are the benefits of talking and listening for young children and families?
- How might parents and caregivers “narrate” their feelings, activities, or choices for children, especially as it relates to media and technology use? How does this benefit children’s learning and development?
- What might conversations around boundaries and routines look like for families?
After watching, click the link to move on to the next habit – Switching It Up.
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